I like this idea presented here because from my own experience, I've felt like other students and I have been pushed to catch up to what my teachers were teaching. Sometimes I'd be moving on to another unit before understanding the last simply because I had to. I'm not suggesting that teachers completely change the structure or order of their curricula I just think it would be beneficial for many students if teachers created a pace that worked with where the students fell in line with the material being taught, which I believe has to be observed by teachers first.

I see the relationship between our different experiences here and it's beautiful to understand it in the way it is written. I think peer groups, educators, communities everywhere, and the like should adopt this perspective of positionality and what it means for society.

I think it makes room for tough conversations amongst students while forming a safe space. If I were working towards being a maladjusted educator I would draw some of my methods from here to encourage amongst my students. This section made me think about Martin Luther King Jr.'s mention of having no intentions of adjusting to segregation and discrimination. In one's efforts to maladjust to these factors I think they would be justified in doing so while I also can also see where it could stir up anger as they express themselves. Which brings me to conclude that in our efforts to be maladjusted educators, we must know in our disagreement with whatever we're maladjusting to, where that comes from and how to communicate that effectively without offending others or forming a defense wall when we may not have to. It's not the people we should be angry toward necessarily, rather, toward "the forces of society that lead to oppression - ".

Question: Do you agree with this quote?

I'm wondering how injustice plays a part in "the result of the compromise between all involved parties". How do we apply the same criteria for what injustice is according to what Mike Bogan is saying here?

I love this quote. The fact that we come to know the world based on how we know it. This is why diversity is so special. All of us aren't exposed to every little detail that exist about/in our world. However, because we come to know the world through different walks of life, being exposed to different things, and acquiring knowledge in various ways, we are able to share that with one another.

I think this also can help us understand why we must be patient with one another as we understand that we all come to know the world differently. I don't believe it is fair to expect people to have knowledge of certain things just because that "thing" exists. Do I think we should work towards being educated about multiple ideologies? Yes. But I also understand that everyone isn't privileged to that which is where patience and grace comes in as we connect with one another.

This an "aha" moment for me. I feel like I've just come across a tool that I'll be able to use throughout life as I ask myself, "what are you celebrating and who are you celebrating?". I haven't looked at it like this before but I believe it is true, tolerating difference isn't adequate . It doesn't allow us to truly embrace diversity. I not only want to respect difference but I want to cherish it because I believe after reading this, that I'm not truly celebrating as much as I could if I don't do so - celebrating change, reform, improvement of various injustice, etc. This is also an "aha" moment for me because I often wonder why I feel full about something that makes me proud as it relates to matters &/or people around me yet something still feels missing. The missing piece I often experience is the disconnect between others and I. So I simply know now, that I desire to increase my approach in how I respect difference, I'll have a more rich experience of the world when I do so .

Based on our readings about maladjusted educators, I think this quote here speaks to challenges some educators face but that many should also work towards. There were teachers brought up in the Kohl article that didn't see at first, how they would make time for discussion and creative learning in their classes but later when they did, the results they saw throughout their classes proved that it was necessary and most beneficial to their students.

Question: What are some reasons you think educators have adjusted to telling students what to think just so they could recite it back? Do you think this method of teaching is effective?

I see this as the ideal framework for the environment that should be created for all students everywhere. I don't think inclusive and fair community is accomplished without being open, welcoming, and encouraging to all.

I agree with this point here. Our "position in relation to others" I believe allows us to see where we do and don't fall in line. From my own experience, this has allowed me to be humbled, sympathize with others, and grow a desire to speak for those who's voices often aren't heard. Above this however, I think it is extremely important to understand our position as it relates to others because it helps us approach situations and people most appropriately.

What do you guys think we risk when we aren't aware &/or don't respond to where we are positioned in relation to others?